William Darlington

Chester County · dedicated 1952 · 13 N. High St. between Market & Gay Sts., West Chester

Physician, Congressman, began a service of 33 years as president of Bank of Chester County in this building, 1830. Especially noted for his many contributions to the science and study of botany in the early 1800's. He died in 1863.

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